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This is for an applicant pool that will be used to staff short-term temporary hourly positions.

Under supervision, provide for the care, development, and instruction of preschool children and infants years in a child development program.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: Associate’s degree from an accredited college in early childhood education work or a related field AND one year experience working with children in an organized setting. Possession of, or eligibility to obtain and maintain, a Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Licenses and other requirements:

Maintain satisfactory level of progress toward and successful completion of the professional development requirement for professional development.

Completion of pediatric CPR and first aid training through an accredited or approved program.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Early childhood education programs, practice and techniques.

Current best practices for inclusive early childhood education settings.

Instructional and tutorial techniques.

Requirements of maintaining a children’s center in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations.

Principles and practices of personal hygiene.

Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.

Basic First Aid techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Plan and direct the activities of a child development center indoor and outdoor environments.

Oversee and direct the work of Associate Teachers, CDC Assistants, volunteers, students, and interns.

Develop age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and outlines.

Effectively conduct activities for children.

Monitor the behavior of young children and oversee activities.

Maintain a children’s center in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

Apply basic principals and practices of nutrition.

Administer basic First Aid.

Salary Grade

34.0

Special Instructions to Applicants

Completed application packet must include:

Completed Online Application for Employment form

Current resume

Letter of interest (Cover Letter)

Copy of legible transcripts, as applicable

Copy of permit, as applicable

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

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The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.